CALL FOR CHAPTERS: BOOK ON CRIMINAL LAW IN TRANSITION - FOUNDATIONS, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURES

International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration & Juris Cognita International Publications are accepting Abstracts for a book on Criminal Law in Transition - Foundations, Challenges, and Futures, submit abstracts by: 26th March, No publication fee

ABOUT THE BOOK

“Criminal Law in Transition – Foundations, Challenges, and Futures” is a study of how criminal law has evolved and continues to adapt in response to social change, technological innovation, and global pressures. It begins with the foundations of criminal liability, exploring philosophical theories of punishment, principles of responsibility, and the historical development of criminal codes. This grounding sets the stage for understanding how law reflects shifting moral boundaries and societal values.

The book then moves into substantive and procedural areas, examining crimes against persons, property, and the state, alongside corporate and white-collar offenses. It highlights pressing issues such as digital property theft, environmental crimes, and the criminalization of dissent, while also addressing procedural safeguards, comparative systems, and international cooperation. By weaving in perspectives from sociology, media studies, and technology, the book shows how criminal law is not just a set of rules but a living system shaped by politics, culture, and ethics.

Finally, the book looks forward, tackling emerging challenges such as AI liability, predictive policing, neuro-criminology, and even space crime. It emphasizes how criminal law must adapt to globalization, technological disruption, and evolving moral standards, while remaining anchored in human rights and justice. By combining traditional doctrines, contemporary debates, and futuristic possibilities, Criminal Law in Transition offers a roadmap for scholars, practitioners, and students to understand criminal law as a field in constant motion.

THEME AND SUB-THEMES

Criminal Law

SUB-THEMES

Including But not Limited To:

Foundations of Criminal Law

Philosophical theories of punishment (retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, restorative justice).
Principles of liability (actus reus, mens rea, causation, concurrence).
Historical evolution of criminal codes and doctrines.
Sources of criminal law (statutes, precedents, international conventions).
Criminal law and morality: shifting boundaries of what society deems criminal.

Crimes Against Persons

Homicide and assisted suicide debates.
Sexual offenses and evolving definitions of consent.
Domestic violence and family-related crimes.
Crimes against vulnerable groups (children, elderly, disabled).
Emerging issues: online harassment, stalking, revenge porn.

Crimes Against Property

Theft, fraud, and embezzlement.
Digital property crimes (identity theft, crypto fraud).
Intellectual property violations (piracy, plagiarism, AI misuse).
Property crimes in cyberspace (NFT theft, digital asset fraud).
Cultural property crimes (illegal antiquities trade, heritage destruction).

Crimes Against the State

Terrorism, sedition, and national security laws.
Espionage, whistleblowing, and state secrecy.
Criminalization of protest and dissent.
Political corruption and abuse of power.
State surveillance and its criminal law implications.

Corporate and White-Collar Crime

Financial crimes (corruption, insider trading, money laundering).
Environmental crimes (ecocide, illegal dumping, corporate liability).
Corporate accountability in AI and automation.
Cross-border corporate crime (tax evasion, offshore fraud).
Corporate complicity in human rights violations.

Procedural Criminal Law

Investigation and evidence (surveillance, admissibility of digital data).
Trial process (jury bias, plea bargaining, presumption of innocence).
Rights of the accused (fair trial, counsel, protection against self-incrimination).
Appeals and post-conviction remedies.
Wrongful convictions and innocence projects.

Comparative and International Criminal Law

Common law vs. civil law approaches.
International crimes (genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity).
Transnational crime (human trafficking, drug cartels, cyber networks).
Role of international institutions (ICC, UN tribunals, Interpol).
Comparative sentencing practices across jurisdictions.

Criminal Justice Policy and Reform

Sentencing debates (mandatory minimums, capital punishment).
Prison reform (overcrowding, alternatives to incarceration).
Juvenile justice and diversion programs.
Community policing and restorative justice initiatives.
Decriminalization and legalization movements (drugs, sex work).

Criminal Law in the Digital Age

AI and criminal liability (autonomous systems, algorithmic bias).
Cybercrime evolution (deepfake fraud, ransomware, crypto-crime).
Virtual reality and immersive environment crimes.
Digital surveillance and privacy concerns.
Cybersecurity and state responsibility.

Media, Ethics, and Criminal Law

Trial by media and its influence on judicial independence.
Photojournalism and crime reporting (authenticity, victim dignity).
Social media vigilantism and misinformation.
Celebrity trials and public opinion shaping legal discourse.
Media ethics in reporting juvenile or sensitive cases.

Human Rights and Criminal Law

Balancing security and liberty in anti-terror laws.
Rights of vulnerable groups (juveniles, refugees, indigenous peoples).
Death penalty debates and wrongful convictions.
Prison conditions and human rights concerns.
Gender and criminal justice (sexual violence, discrimination).
Criminal law and migration: detention, deportation, asylum seekers.

Future Directions in Criminal Law

Predictive policing and ethical dilemmas.
Neuro-criminology (brain science, free will, criminal responsibility).
Decriminalization trends (drugs, sex work, euthanasia).
Space crime and jurisdiction in outer space.
Emerging moral debates (bio-crimes, genetic manipulation).
Climate change and criminal liability (ecocide as a future crime).

GUIDELINES

The Manuscript should not exceed a 3500-word limit.
The abstract should be initially submitted with a word limit of 250-300 words.
Author(s) should not mention their personal details at any place in the Abstract. Personal Details and Institutional Affiliations should be mentioned in a separate cover letter.
All headings in the manuscripts should be properly formatted.
The main body text in the manuscript must be in Times New Roman in a font size of 12, 1.5 line spacing, and in justified alignment. For footnotes, maintain Times New Roman Style with a font size of 10 and 1.0 line spacing. For Headings, Times New Roman style must be followed with a font size of 14 and must be Bold and Underlined.
Footnotes should conform to JILI Citation Format.
Abstracts are to be submitted in .doc. No other format would be accepted.
A maximum of 3 authors is allowed.
Plagiarism of more than 20% shall not be acceptable by any means. The Manuscript should also be free from grammatical, spelling, and other errors.
Authors are required to initially submit the abstract only. Upon acceptance of the abstract, the authors shall be required to submit the Full Manuscript.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Authors should email their original and unpublished abstract in.doc or.docx format.
“Name of the Author(s)_Title of the Abstract” shall be the subject line of the email.
Please enclose the cover letter along with the Abstract.
Submissions shall be made at: jcpcriminallaw@gmail.com

FORMAT

The book will be printed with ISBN Number.

FEES

There is no publication fee. Hard copies shall be chargeable if opted.

IMPORATANT DATES

Last date for submission of the Abstract: 26^th March, 2026
Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of the Abstract: 27^th March, 2026
Last Date for the Submission of Full Manuscript: 17^th April, 2026
Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of Full Manuscript: 19^th April, 2026

WHO CAN SUBMIT?

Submissions to the International Journal of Human Rights and Justice Studies may be made by:

Academicians, professors, and faculty members from universities and law schools in India and abroad
Researchers, scholars, and doctoral / post-doctoral candidates
Legal practitioners, advocates, prosecutors, judicial officers, and policy professionals
Professionals associated with criminal justice administration, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies
Think-tank members, criminologists, and interdisciplinary scholars working in allied fields
Advanced law students (UG/PG), either independently or in co-authorship with academicians or practitioners

EDITORS

Renu Pal Sood, Associate Professor, Shoolini University.
Jai Shankar Ojha, Principal, S.S. Law College.

PLAGIARISM EVALUATION

All submissions will be first checked for plagiarism using a turnitin software.
Only Submissions with less than 20% plagiarism shall be sent forward for publication. Authors may be required to make minor modifications to their submissions at this stage.
The submissions which pass the initial stage will be assigned to the Editors for further considerations and double blind peer review after requisite copy-editing.

EDITORIAL EVALUATION

The editors will evaluate the submission for its originality, conceptual and methodological consistency, as well as decide whether the submissions are within the aim and scope of the book. The Editors reserve the right to decide whether the submissions requires further review or not.

DOUBLE BLIND PEER REVIEW

Once the submissions are shortlisted by the Editors, they will be sent for double peer review. The peer review process being anonymous (blind), the name of the author shall be concealed. Each submission shall be reviewed by a referee, invited by International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration.

The reviewer shall evaluate the submission and submit the report on the basis of:

Relevance of the Topic
Clarity of Research
Quality of Papers in terms of originality- Content-Scholarly contribution
Quality of Paper Structure
Analysis, Argumentation and Language
Presentation and Referencing/ Footnoting

PUBLISHER

JURIS COGNITA INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

CONTACT

For any queries, reach out to us via email at: jcpcriminallaw@gmail.com or through WhatsApp at: +91-8252343482